Staff Software Engineer – Backend (Typescript / .Nodejs / AWS )

Varicent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 121,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Volunteer Days

Ignite Days

Financial

Retirement

Tuition Assistance

Flexibility

Job summary

Varicent in Toronto, Canada is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and scale large-scale data-driven systems. You will build features for REST APIs and data pipelines that handle high-volume datasets across distributed systems.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, architects, DevOps, and QA, mentor developers, and help raise engineering quality standards while leveraging Python, TypeScript, C#, and AWS services.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience.
• 3+ years working with Typescript, Node.js, or C#.
• Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, etc.).
• Experience with large datasets, distributed computing, and batch/stream processing using Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, Kafka, etc.
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and cloud architecture.
• Ability to collaborate and document solutions clearly for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale REST APIs and large-scale data processing pipelines.
• Architect and optimize backend services for high throughput and low latency.
• Develop data-intensive and event-driven applications using Python, TypeScript, C#, and AWS-native services.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across microservices and cloud infra.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, DevOps, and QA through the full development lifecycle.
• Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and raise engineering quality standards.

Skills

Backend engineering

Full-stack experience

Typescript

Node.js

C#

AWS

Distributed systems

Data processing

Tools

Spark

Dask

EMR

Glue

Kafka

Job description

Toronto, Canada

At Varicent, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting‑edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM, 2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index, Gartner Peer Insights, 2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide, and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T‑Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody’s, Stryker and hundreds more.

We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep experience designing and scaling large‑scale, data‑intensive systems.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and scale new features for REST APIs and large‑scale data processing pipelines that handle high‑volume datasets across distributed systems.
• Architect and optimize backend services for high throughput and low‑latency performance.
• Develop data‑intensive and event‑driven applications using Python, Typescript, C#, and AWS‑native services.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across microservices and cloud infrastructure.
• Partner with senior engineers, architects, DevOps, and QA throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and raise engineering quality standards.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of backend or full‑stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
• 3+ years working with Typescript, Node.js, or C#.
• Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, etc.).
• Proven experience working with large datasets, distributed computing, and batch or stream processing using Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, Kafka, etc.
• Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability patterns, and cloud architecture.
• Ability to collaborate, document solutions clearly, and participate in technical discussions with stakeholders.

Estimated annual base salary range: CAD $121,000–$159,000. Compensation may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Overview of Benefits

• Health & Wellness—Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs
• Time Off—PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most
• Volunteer Days—Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you
• Ignite Days—Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning
• Financial—Compensation that reflects your market and your value
• Retirement—Retirement plans designed to help you build long‑term financial security
• Tuition Assistance—Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development
• Flexibility—Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions

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